Stephanie Odegard

The award winning Stephanie Odegard founded her rug company in 1987 following over twelve years with the Peace Corps, The United Nations, and The World Bank, assisting artisans in developing countries to improve their lives through market driven product development. Based on socially responsible production, the welfare of her workers, ending child labor practices as a founder of Goodweave, and creating innovative designs, she revolutionized the carpet industry. Now, from her home in Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, Stephanie brings this same ethos and commitment to her furniture collections. Working with a team of dedicated crafts people Stephanie is reinterpreting the artisanal crafts of India and Nepal to create contemporary furniture, lighting, and accessories with the hope of keeping these time-honored traditions alive and viable.